Pharmacy Technician Exam by LearningExpress Editors

There are approximately 285,000 pharmacy technicians across the United States, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment rate to increase by 32% in the next seven years. With the aging American population, there is an increasing need for pharmaceutical products. As this shift occurs, more middle-aged and elderly people will require proper drug therapy, and that means a greater need for certified technicians to administer the medications. In addition to the demographic shift, there has also been a considerable increase in medical and scientific advances, which translates into more drug treatments to be dispensed by pharmacies. This comprehensive test preparation book, Pharmacy Technician Examination, covers everything tested on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE), the exam that certifies people for this lucrative and growing career. All aspiring pharmacy technicians, in both retail pharmacies and other institutions such as hospitals or research labs, need to pass this exam in order to be successful in the field. This guide includes everything students need to pass the challenging exam, including: Two full-length practice exams with details answer explanations A complete review of the career, including top schools, requirements, recommended courses, and professional resources Helpful illustrations throughout A complete review of pharmacy science and math, medications, dosages, pharmacy law, state and federal regulations, and more An appendix with all state resources and requirements A glossary of key pharmacy tech terms With such a resourceful tool at the hands of potential pharmacy technicians, those interested in entering the said field have all that is necessary for them to perform excellently on the exam, while attaining the confidence they need to be productive workers. Of the many skills that Pharmacy Technician Examination helps students achieve, the most important is recognizing that with practice comes perfection. If readers of this manual learn to incorporate pharmaceutical review into their daily schedule, then they will learn to stick to a strict regimen and appreciate the information in front of them. Pharmacy Technician Examination helps learners recognize their full potential while chasing their occupational dreams.

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